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WISCONSIN GOP SCOTT WALKER DISCUSSES NEW BOOK, BUDGET REFORM AT THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER

Philadelphia, PA (October 30, 2013) – GOP Governor Scott Walker visits the National Constitution Center for the launch of his new book Unintimidated: A Governor's Story and a Nation's Challenge on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Governor Walker will be joined by Talk Radio 1210 WPHT’s Chris Stigall.

Admission starts at $25 and is FREE for 1787 Society members. A copy of Unintimidated is included in the cost of admission. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 215-409-6700 or visiting constitutioncenter.org. Groups of 20 or more are eligible for discounted admission. For group reservations, contact 215-409- 6800 or [email protected].

Written with Marc Thiessen, a columnist with The Washington Post and former speechwriter for President George W. Bush, Unintimidated details the controversial budget reforms Governor Walker proposed in Wisconsin in 2011. The reforms eliminated the state’s stifling deficit of $3.6 billion by limiting the collective bargaining rights for union-affiliated public employees —a move that ignited a firestorm of protest at the Wisconsin State Capitol. The book recounts firsthand how Walker dealt with the backlash, including a bitter . Walker also offers his thoughts on the 2012 election and GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

About Scott Walker Scott Walker is the governor of Wisconsin and a leader in the Republican Governors Association. He was previously the county executive of County and a member of the . Before that, he worked for the American Red Cross and IBM. -MORE-

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About the National Constitution Center The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia is the Museum of We the People, America’s Town Hall, and a Headquarters for Civic Education. As the Museum of We the People, the National Constitution Center brings the United States Constitution to life for visitors of all ages and inspires active citizenship by celebrating the American constitutional tradition. The museum features interactive exhibits, engaging theatrical performances, and original documents of freedom. As the only institution established by Congress to “disseminate information about the United States Constitution on a non- partisan basis,” the National Constitution Center serves as a Headquarters for Civic Education—offering cutting-edge learning resources including the premier online Interactive Constitution. As America’s Town Hall, the National Constitution Center hosts timely constitutional conversations uniting distinguished leaders, scholars, authors, and journalists from across the political spectrum. For more information, call 215-409- 6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org.

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